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Subjective cognitive concerns, APOE ε4, PTSD symptoms, and risk for dementia among older Veterans

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and traumatic brain injury (TBI) are associated with self-reported problems with cognition as well as risk for …

Clinically defined Lymphogranuloma Venereum among US Veterans with Human Immunodeficiency Virus, 2016–2023

Abstract: We applied lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) clinical case criteria to a cohort of 1381 Veterans positive for HIV and Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) from 2016 from 2023 and …

Perception of ridesharing among Veterans with cardiovascular diseases in the era of the MISSION Act

Abstract: The Maintaining Internal Systems and Strengthening Integrated Outside Networks (MISSION) Act of 2018 expanded veteran's access to community care leading to increased …

Assessing the psychometric properties of the Army STARRS' vertical unit cohesion scale: A large-scale, longitudinal study

Abstract: Unit cohesion is the extent to which military service members feel committed to and supported by their military unit or, conversely, feel overlooked, neglected, and/or …

Age modulates the predictive value of self-reported sleepiness for all-cause mortality risk: Insights from a comprehensive national database of Veterans

Abstract: Study Objectives: Excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is prevalent and overwhelmingly stems from disturbed sleep. We hypothesized that age modulates the association …

Changes in physical function and physical therapy use in older Veterans not infected by COVID-19 residing in community living centers during the COVID-19 pandemic

Abstract: Objectives: Examine physical function change and physical therapy (PT) use in short-stay and long-stay residents not infected by CoVID-19 within Veterans Affairs (VA) …

Percutaneous lung biopsy prevalence and use of lung-RADS in the Veterans Health Administration lung cancer screening program

Abstract: Improving access to and promoting the uptake of lung cancer screening (LCS) remains a priority within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) due to its potential to …

Barriers to mental health care in US Military Veterans

Abstract: Background: Military veterans often encounter multiple obstacles to mental health care, such as stigma, practical barriers (e.g., high cost), and negative beliefs about …

The frailty trajectory's additional edge over the frailty index: Retrospective cohort study of Veterans with heart failure

Abstract: Individuals with heart failure (HF) have a high burden of health care utilization, costs, and morbidity in the year following hospitalization for an acute HF …

Risk of traumatic brain injury in deployment and nondeployment settings among members of the Millennium Cohort Study

Abstract: Objective: To describe and quantify the prevalence and risk of deployment and nondeployment service-related traumatic brain injury (TBI) among participants of the …

Spinal pathology and muscle morphologies with chronic low back pain and lower limb amputation

Abstract: Introduction: Low back pain (LBP) is highly prevalent after lower limb amputation (LLA) and contributes to substantial reductions in quality of life and function. Towards …

Burden and risk factors for achilles tendinopathy in the military population, 2006-2015: A retrospective cohort study

Abstract: Context: Ankle-foot injuries are ubiquitous in the US military, with Achilles tendinopathy a common condition that affects function and health-related quality of life. …